This is a Career-Seasonal position in the Division of Maintenance & Construction of Sequoia National Park, subject to release and recall procedures. Career Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work from approximately October through September, and you will be in a non-pay status for one pay period from approximately 09/29-10/12.

Duties

The Utilities Systems Repairer Operator is the operator in entry level stage of under the technical supervision of the lead Utility Systems Repairer-Operator (USRO) for the water systems and wastewater systems. Responsible for using the proper methods of operation, monitoring, and maintenance of water treatment facilities, storage and distribution systems which provide between 500 and 50,000 gallons per day for public and domestic use. Responsible for using the proper methods for the efficient operation, maintenance, repair, and monitoring of an Activated Sludge/Extended Aeration Treatment plant with state-of-the-art treatment processes under the direct supervision of the lead USRO. Under the direct supervision of the lead USRO, you will use proper methods for operations and daily operator maintenance techniques for various kinds of water and wastewater treatment equipment. Physical Demands: Work assignments typically require moderately heavy physical effort to lift, carry, or otherwise handle items typically weighing up to 40 pounds. Duties require the incumbent to maneuver into and out of specific locations while dismantling and assembling utility related equipment. The incumbent may make repairs from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms where the parts of systems worked on are in hard-to-reach places. Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, and stooping is typical. Occasionally, climbing and work in high places may be required, as well as the use of hoists, holders, and pulleys when handling large equipment. Working Conditions: Work is both indoors and outdoors where the incumbent may be subject to prevailing weather conditions. The incumbent may be exposed to biological hazards or diseases while cleaning equipment or shoveling sludge, and hazardous gases such as methane, chlorine, hydrogen sulfide, and carbon monoxide. The incumbent may also be subject to electrical shock, loud noises, acids, and hydraulic fluids while working around motors and pumps. There is exposure to shock, burns, and strains. The incumbent follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment such as face shields, gloves, hard-toe shoes, respirators, and protective clothing that may be uncomfortable to wear. The incumbent is required to attend and participate in safety meetings and training and review and follow safety regulations and policies prior to using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as goggles, rubber mats, gloves, hard hats and respirators as the jobs require. The incumbent may be required to operate motor vehicles.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, there is no specific length of training or experience required; however, your resume must demonstrate enough experience to show your ability to perform the duties. You must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factor: Ability to do the work of a Utility Systems Repair Operator without more than normal supervision (Screen out). Experience that demonstrates prior work experience performing Utility Systems Repair Operator duties such as: assisting the operation and maintenance of a water & wastewater treatment facility, or a utility system related to water production and treatment. SELECTIVE FACTOR: Must possess (by the closing date of this announcement) a state of California Water Treatment Grade 1 license or equivalent, and a California Water Distribution Grade 1 license, or equivalent license from another state and can meet the reciprocity conditions (see this link for those conditions: California State Water Resources Control Board - Water Treatment & Distribution System Operators). You MUST include a copy of both T1 and D1 licenses with your application (or equivalents). Failure to do so will result in no further consideration. If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT and SELECTIVE FACTOR above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. You must address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors below. 1. Ability to do the work of a Utility Systems Repair Operator without more than normal supervision (Screen out) 2. Ability to interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprints reading) 3. Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 4. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. 5. Knowledge of Materials 6. Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) 7. Use of Measuring Instruments Additional information on the specific qualification requirements for this position are found in the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations, which is available for review on OPM's web site at: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118C/index.htm. The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are not suitable for telework. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. CTAP/ICTAP Statement: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Contacts

• Address Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks 47050 Generals Highway Three Rivers, CA 93271 US
• Name: Christopher Lee
• Phone: 925-786-0303
• Email: [email protected]